Question 1

How do I get there from Yamagata Station?

Accepted Answer

About 10-15 minutes' walk from the west exit of JR Yamagata Station brings you to Kajo Park. Enter through the Higashi-Ote Gate and the museum is on the south side. You can also come by bus or car; it is about 10-15 minutes from Yamagata-Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway.

Question 2

Are there exhibition talks or lectures?

Accepted Answer

Exhibition talks and lectures are sometimes held alongside special exhibitions. They usually require advance booking and have limited places, so please check the official website or call if you would like to attend.

Question 3

Are there hands-on events for children?

Accepted Answer

Hands-on classes are held from time to time, mainly during the summer holidays. Workshops such as making magatama beads and Job's tears crafts are popular. Please see the official website for the latest event information.

Question 4

Can I combine a visit with Kajo Park?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The museum stands within Kajo Park, the site of Yamagata Castle, so you can see it together with historic remains in the park such as the Higashi-Ote Gate and the Ninomaru Higashi-Ote Gate. The park is also famous for its cherry blossom in spring.

Question 5

What is the Jomon Goddess?

Accepted Answer

It is a clay figure from the middle Jomon period, excavated from the Nishinomae site in Funagata Town, Yamagata Prefecture, and designated a National Treasure in 2012. At about 45 cm tall it is among the largest in Japan, with a slender, refined form. It is on permanent display, so you can see it at any time.

Question 6

What is the Yamagata Daikaigyu fossil?

Accepted Answer

It is the fossil of a new species of sea cow (order Sirenia) found in Yamagata Prefecture, the only individual known in the world. The actual specimen is on display and has drawn international attention as a discovery.

Question 7

What is the difference between the special exhibitions and the permanent exhibition?

Accepted Answer

The permanent exhibition presents the nature and culture of Yamagata Prefecture as a whole, across six sections: geology, plants, animals, archaeology, history and folklore. Special exhibitions run for a limited period on a particular theme, and may carry a separate admission charge.

Question 8

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

Seeing the permanent exhibition takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Allow more if a special exhibition is on. Combined with a walk in Kajo Park, a visit of about 2 to 3 hours works well.

Question 9

Is admission free on Tohoku Culture Day?

Accepted Answer

Free admission days are sometimes held for Tohoku Culture Day (usually in late October). Please check the official website for the latest information.

Question 10

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 300 yen, university and vocational school students 150 yen, and high school age and under free. Visitors with a disability and their carers also enter free. Special exhibitions may carry a separate charge.

Question 11

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is free parking inside Kajo Park, which museum visitors may use.

Question 12

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Adults 300 yen, university and vocational school students 150 yen, high school age and under free. Visitors with a disability and their carers enter free.

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Mondays (the following day when Monday is a public holiday) and over the New Year period.

Question 14

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

Question 15

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 10-15 minutes' walk from the west exit of JR Yamagata Station. Enter Kajo Park through the Higashi-Ote Gate and the museum is immediately to the south. By car it is about 10-15 minutes from Yamagata-Zao IC on the Yamagata Expressway.

Question 16

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1-8 Kajocho, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture

Question 17

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

9:30-16:30 (last admission 16:00).

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